Life Lately + Happy September!

First things first, I apologize for being MIA the last month! We spent August enjoying and soaking up the last of summer. I had also put off blogging due to no extra memory on my macbook and it running soooo slow. Seriously SO. Slow. With 25,000+ photos in my iphoto and 2,000 on my phone I had to take action. I've been putting off saving all my photos onto disks and into photo books for over a year, I just have so many photos to sort though and save, it is overwhelming. I have pretty much every picture of Raegan since she was born stored in my iphoto and the thought of transferring photos, deleting them from my mac, and the possibility of loosing even one picture scares me to death. Any other mama's out there feel the same way?!

Anyway, I purchased a couple of memory sticks and have been saving photos on to those for now. Eventually I will still need to order prints and create photo books, but for now, so far so good. With my phone and mac finally freed up I am back to taking lots of pictures and blogging! :)

Raegan had her fourth ballet class this morning. This year we are taking a Mommy and Me ballet class for 30 minutes, once a week. We LOVE it! Even daddy has been to a class! She is the youngest in her class but is such a good listener and the most independent. She refuses to stand next to mommy but rather right next to her instructor in front of the class. She has so much fun and I love seeing her so happy.

We always have a coffee/apple juice/donut/chocolate croissant/etc. date at Starbucks right after. I've already had my first couple of PSL's {pumpkin spice latte} of the season! :)

We also had our last few pool days of the summer, and I finally bought Raegan a puddle jumper for the pool. I'm disappointed in myself for not buying one earlier in the summer, but I did score it for $12 on clearance at Target and we managed to use it a few times. I can't get over these pictures of her SWIMMING. Basically by herself. Not even two. Can't. Take. It. 

Raegan was chosen to be a brand rep for an adorable handmade headband shop called Pretty Little Elm. We received our first package of PLE headbands and they are even sweeter in person! The quality and attention to detail is amazing and the size of the bows are perfect. With the changing seasons and holidays, as a mother to a little girl, I get the most excited for new bows! Especially when they're Halloween inspired. I've already started stocking up and can't wait to dress Raegan up in all her new fall clothes and accessories in the upcoming weeks. 

{This photo is the sweetest to me. I bought Raegan this personalized jewelry box 

from Pottery Barn Kids for her first Christmas, and we have always used it to hold her favorite 

bracelets and little trinkets and memories from our travels together. Last spring Raegan fell in love

 with this jewelry box. I mean, became obsesseddd! Literally every day she will wake up from her nap and will immediately point to and ask for "box. box. box.." I give in every time and get it down for her. She is fascinated with her Euro coins and keys and loves to lock her box. Now their are crayon marks on the inside, the mirror is busted out, the ballerina missing, but none of this really matters to me anymore because this jewelry box is so well loved by this little girl. Something about this box and the treasures inside my dolly adores. 

I plan on getting her a new one when she is older and can take better care of it, but will forever hold on to this one for the sweetest times and memories it holds.}

Navy White Gold Headband // Ballerina Bunny

And with that, farewell summer, happy September! 

My favorite month, I am so excited to celebrate my doll's second birthday, her party, a trip to the zoo, family pictures, the apple orchard, decorationg for fall, cozy sweaters, boots, and pumpkin flavored everything! 

Here's a little peek of what I've been working on for Raegan's second birthday party!

{Confetti//Gold Dipped Feathers}

{DIY Paper Pom Poms + Lanterns // Definitely adding gold poms 

as soon as I come across some gold tissue paper!}

And this custom made dreamcatcher from The Things She Sees. Seriously check her etsy shop and blog out now! Megan you are awesome, thank you so much for creating this gorgeousness for us! Xo 

Tutu Du Monde Dress // Lace Crown

I've been planning out her outfit for months. She'll be wearing this gorgeous Tutu Du Monde for pictures and for her party, and for once I am not planning a second outfit choice. This is it. I am obsessed. 

Stay tuned for more party prep, our second birthday gift guide, toddler room + playroom updates, and in the midst of all the birthday celebrations next week I am so excited to announce I'll be hosting my very first giveaway!! A pair of Freshly Picked moccs! :)

Xoxo